AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip: it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €3219.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 67% faster and its entry price is €920 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 a good processor?

The AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip: it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 38 of 248 and delivers 53.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 from?

AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-14650HX.

How much does a laptop with the AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ 388 cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €3219.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 67% faster and its entry price is €920 lower.

Specs

Model 388
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 8 MB
Family AMD Ryzen AI Max+
L3 cache 32 MB
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 3,6 GHz
Cache type L2 & L3
Generation AMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series
Base power 55 W

Performance summary

#38 of 248
Relative performance 53.7%
Laptops 1
Price from €3219
Average price €3219

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also high-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From €2299 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 100.0% From €3800 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 95.2% From €3837 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From €2112 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 87.8% From €2643

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